Mona Chollet

From the acclaimed author of In Defence of Witches, a powerful exploration of self-blame, why women in particular are prone to it, and what you can do to quieten that little voice in your head. Many of us battle a relentless inner critic that whispers to us we are unworthy or inadequate. How to Resist Guilt is a powerful manifesto about ridding ourselves of that voice. It's about finding the courage to say no, replacing ideas of duty with those of desire, protecting our boundaries, demanding what we deserve and enjoying the profound simplicity of just being. Delving into the insidious ways guilt is wielded as a tool by those with power and privilege, Mona Chollet dissects its origins, interrogates the nature of shame and why we feel it and, like a wise friend, encourages us to fight back. ‘Chollet has emerged as a quiet revolutionary, pushing back against the clichés and the patriarchy that shapes them' - The New York Times Translated from French by Emily Boyce.

As feminist principles have taken wider hold in society, and basic ideas about equality for women can seem a given, many women still struggle in one of the most important areas of life: love. Whether it’s finding a partner, seeking a commitment from one, or struggling in a relationship that is unfulfilling or even potentially abusive, women still find that deeply-engrained notions of gender and behavior can be obstacles to a healthy, loving relationship. In her new book, acclaimed French feminist Mona Chollet tackles some of these long-held and pervasive ideas that remain stumbling blocks for many women in heterosexual relationships. Drawing from popular culture, politics, and literature, Reinventing Love provides a provocative, accessible look at how heterosexual relationships can improve and evolve under a feminist lens.

As feminist principles have taken wider hold in society, and basic ideas about equality for women can seem a given, many women still struggle in one of the most important areas of life: love. Whether it’s finding a partner, seeking a commitment from one, or struggling in a relationship that is unfulfilling or even potentially abusive, women still find that deeply-engrained notions of gender and behavior can be obstacles to a healthy, loving relationship. In her new book, acclaimed French feminist Mona Chollet tackles some of these long-held and pervasive ideas that remain stumbling blocks for many women in heterosexual relationships. Drawing from popular culture, politics, and literature, Reinventing Love provides a provocative, accessible look at how heterosexual relationships can improve and evolve under a feminist lens.

Mona Chollet's In Defense of Witches is a "brilliant, well-documented" celebration (Le Monde) by an acclaimed French feminist of the witch as a symbol of female rebellion and independence in the face of misogyny and persecution. Centuries after the infamous witch hunts that swept through Europe and America, witches continue to hold a unique fascination for many: as fairy tale villains, practitioners of pagan religion, as well as feminist icons. Witches are both the ultimate victim and the stubborn, elusive rebel. But who were the women who were accused and often killed for witchcraft? What types of women have centuries of terror censored, eliminated, and repressed? Celebrated feminist writer Mona Chollet explores three types of women who were accused of witchcraft and persecuted: the independent woman, since widows and celibates were particularly targeted; the childless woman, since the time of the hunts marked the end of tolerance for those who claimed to control their fertility; and the elderly woman, who has always been an object of at best, pity, and at worst, horror. Examining modern society, Chollet concludes that these women continue to be harrassed and oppressed. Rather than being a brief moment in history, the persecution of witches is an example of society's seemingly eternal misogyny, while women today are direct descendants to those who were hunted down and killed for their thoughts and actions. With fiery prose and arguments that range from the scholarly to the cultural, In Defense of Witches seeks to unite the mythic image of the witch with modern women who live their lives on their own terms.

'Intriguing' – Sunday Times'A rousing read' – Irish Times'A bright light of Francophone feminism' – New York TimesRenowned journalist Mona Chollet recasts the witch as a powerful role model: an emblem of strength, free to exist beyond the narrow limits society imposes on women. Taking three archetypes from historic witch hunts – independent women, women who avoid having children and women who embrace ageing – Chollet examines how women today have the same charges levelled against them. She calls for justice in healthcare, challenging the gender imbalance in science and questioning why female bodies åre still controlled by men. Rich with popular culture, literary references and media insights, In Defence of Witches is a vital addition to the cultural conversation around women, witches and the misogyny that has shaped the world they live in. With a foreword by Carmen Maria Machado and translated from French by Sophie R. Lewis.

Mona Chollet's In Defense of Witches is a "brilliant, well-documented" celebration (Le Monde) by an acclaimed French feminist of the witch as a symbol of female rebellion and independence in the face of misogyny and persecution. Centuries after the infamous witch hunts that swept through Europe and America, witches continue to hold a unique fascination for many: as fairy tale villains, practitioners of pagan religion, as well as feminist icons. Witches are both the ultimate victim and the stubborn, elusive rebel. But who were the women who were accused and often killed for witchcraft? What types of women have centuries of terror censored, eliminated, and repressed? Celebrated feminist writer Mona Chollet explores three types of women who were accused of witchcraft and persecuted: the independent woman, since widows and celibates were particularly targeted; the childless woman, since the time of the hunts marked the end of tolerance for those who claimed to control their fertility; and the elderly woman, who has always been an object of at best, pity, and at worst, horror. Examining modern society, Chollet concludes that these women continue to be harrassed and oppressed. Rather than being a brief moment in history, the persecution of witches is an example of society's seemingly eternal misogyny, while women today are direct descendants to those who were hunted down and killed for their thoughts and actions. With fiery prose and arguments that range from the scholarly to the cultural, In Defense of Witches seeks to unite the mythic image of the witch with modern women who live their lives on their own terms.

Brujas es un libro cautivador e indispensable, en el que la autora hace de la brujer a una grandiosa met fora feminista. Mona Chollet reflexiona, en este brillante ensayo, sobre la herencia patriarcal en el pensamiento europeo, desde la caza de brujas hasta la actualidad. Este libro explora tres estereotipos de mujer y el proceso que condujo a su estigmatizaci n, as como lo que queda en la actualidad de esa visi n, tanto en nuestros prejuicios como en nuestras representaciones: la mujer independiente, puesto que viudas y solteras fueron especial mente perseguidas; la mujer sin hijos, puesto que la poca de las persecuciones se al el fin de la tolerancia hacia las que pretend an controlar su fertilidad; y la mujer mayor, convertida desde entonces en objeto de aversi n. « Temblad, vuelven las brujas Un revolucionario ensayo feminista que equipara a las mujeres liberadas de nuestro tiempo con aquellas que fueron condenadas a la hoguera. M S DE 75.000 EJEMPLARES VENDIDOS EN FRANCIA ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Witches is a captivating, essential book, in which the author turns witchcraft into a magnificent feminist metaphor. In this brilliant essay, Mona Chollet reflects about the patriarchal heritage of European thought, from the time of witch hunts until today. This book explores three stereotypes of women and the process that led to their stigmatization, as well as what remains today of that vision in our prejudices and our symbols: the independent woman, since widows and single women were especially persecuted; childless women, since the era of persecution marked the end of tolerance toward those who tried to control women's fertility; and older women, who have become an object of aversion.